Just accepted an offer on our house and in a couple of weeks we are moving into our new rented property. Not quite the acreage we first had in mind but it's a beautiful stone built cottage in the countryside, 5 minutes drive from school, with a large garden, lots of out buildings and an established orchard. Plenty of room for growing and chickens and although it's a quiet hamlet there's enough passing trade to sell eggs etc at the cottage gate. Plus we have enough equity in the house to buy a place to rent out to offset a big chunk of the cost of our rent. Our new life starts very soon. Very exciting times!!!